The first three contestants have been confirmed for this year’s Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special.
The annual special airs on Christmas Day.
The stunning ballroom will be transformed into a winter wonderland for the night as six celebrities will battle to be crowned Christmas champion.
BBC Breakfast’s Sally Nugent is partnered with Graziano Di Prima.
She said: “I am thrilled and slightly terrified to be taking part in this year’s Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special.”
“I’m hoping the judges will be kind – and filled with Christmas spirit.”
“And I hope everyone watching at home will enjoy a little bit of Strictly magic on Christmas night.”
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Historian Dan Snow has been paired with Nadiya Bychkova.
He said: “I am absolutely terrified about hitting the dance floor.”
“But I love getting out of my comfort zone and I’ve always wanted to learn how to dance properly. So I thought it was now or never!”
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Meanwhile, EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick will be paired with Nancy Xu.
He said: “I am so excited to be joining the cast of this years’ Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special.”
“From Walford to a Waltz, I can’t wait to learn a new skill and put my dancing to the test.”
“I’m hoping to spread Christmas cheer and have a good laugh with my professional dancer…get me on that dancefloor!”
